Other, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 32

Salivary gland issues Hello Dr. Ding: I have been experiencing excessive saliva production for a long time, often needing to swallow every few seconds, and I frequently choke. This is quite bothersome. Are there any medications or minor surgical options available to improve the i...

Inquiry about reference values regarding tracheostomy or not? Hello Doctor: My father (70 years old) underwent emergency surgery for intracranial hemorrhage and has been in the intensive care unit for a week. After discontinuing sedatives and other medications, he has not yet reg...

Coma after brain surgery due to a car accident? My mother was hit by a motorcycle while crossing the street and suffered a severe intracranial hemorrhage. She was urgently taken to the hospital, where the doctor reported extensive bleeding and significant edema in the posterior p...

Memory disturbances after craniopharyngioma surgery? Dear Dr. Ding, My wife underwent a craniopharyngioma resection surgery in March of this year, and since then, her memory has been in a state of confusion. She cannot distinguish between day and night, and she forgets what she ...

Intracranial hemorrhage with coma? Hello doctor, my father-in-law fell from a height of about three meters yesterday and hit the back of his head directly on the ground, resulting in intracranial hemorrhage. He is currently in a coma, with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 4 and is n...

Herniated disc Hello, doctor. I have a few questions to ask. Last March, I was diagnosed with a herniated disc, and after undergoing traction therapy, I improved. However, it recurred in May of this year. I am currently receiving traction therapy again and have also consulted a t...

Bee venom sequelae After a bee sting, if there is a swelling that persists and continues to move around multiple times, can it damage the immune system and hinder blood circulation? Will it affect health? Will it impact saliva secretion? What is Sjögren's syndrome?

There is a herniated disc issue at the L4 and L5 levels? Hello, three years ago I had a herniated disc at the L4 and L5 levels that was compressing a nerve, causing numbness in my left calf. Three months ago, the doctor performed surgery to remove the herniated disc. Although the...

excuse me? After experiencing intracranial hemorrhage, there are several important considerations to keep in mind during recovery. Since the injury occurred from a fall while riding a bike, and there was a reported hematoma of nearly 1 cm, likely a subdural hematoma, it is crucia...

Vertebral compression fractures caused by osteoporosis? The mother is 76 years old and had a crush fracture in her lumbar spine due to a fall four years ago. She is currently visiting the hospital for consultation. The doctor mentioned the need for bone cement injection. Could yo...

Concerns about surgery or gamma knife treatment? I was hospitalized at the end of December last year due to bleeding from an arteriovenous malformation. At that time, the doctor administered medication to reduce intracranial pressure. After I regained consciousness, I noticed tha...

The relationship between sympathetic nerve resection and blushing? Thirteen years ago, I underwent a sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis. After the surgery, compensatory sweating shifted to my legs and the soles of my feet, and I also experienced facial flushing. I'm unsure if t...

After surgery for a meningioma, if hydrocephalus occurs, are there other treatment options available? Hello, my mother is 67 years old and started experiencing urinary incontinence, facial drooping, unsteady walking leading to frequent falls, and difficulty swallowing liquids sin...

Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) refers to bleeding in the space between the brain and the tissues covering it, known as the subarachnoid space. This condition can occur due to various causes, including the rupture of an aneurysm, head trauma, or other vascular malformations? In the...

Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures in the elderly? Hello, my grandmother is 87 years old and has suffered from vertebral compression fractures due to osteoporosis. She has undergone conservative medical treatment with little effect and cannot sit for long periods. I hav...

Doctor, please, thank you! Hello, doctor! My brother has been diagnosed with a giant cell tumor at Taichung Veterans General Hospital. What kind of disease is this? How does it develop? What should he eat that would be beneficial for him?

Slipped and hit the back of the head? Hello, my husband slipped on a thin layer of ice on an asphalt road and fell, hitting the back of his head hard against the ground. I immediately called out to him, but he did not respond at all. I saw him lying on the ground with his eyes wi...

How long does it take from the time a question is asked until the physician responds? Dr. Ding, is it appropriate to use an Ommaya CSF Reservoir or a Medtronic CSF-Ventricular Reservoir for drainage and pressure relief in cases of intracranial hemorrhage? Additionally, how long d...

Postoperative conditions after meningioma surgery? My wife experienced several episodes of aphasia four months ago, and after examination, a meningioma was discovered. She underwent a minimally invasive surgery to remove it (although it is unclear if it was completely excised), a...

Surgical Methods for Hydrocephalus Hello Dr. Chang! My father is 70 years old and was previously paralyzed in bed due to a stroke. He currently has hydrocephalus (which existed before the stroke but was untreated due to the stroke) and is experiencing seizures. He is taking antic...